Episode 39: Hpnotiq

Episode 39 features Hpnotiq, the light blue liqueur embraced by hip hop and the New York club scene in the early 2000s. Bottled in 750ml at 17% ABV, or 34 proof and retails for between $20 - $25.Enjoy this episode with some Hpnotiq, try it in an Incredible Hulk cocktail!Hpnotiq's official website: http://hpnotiq.com/Brief Historical Timeline:2001 - A relative outsider and noted college dropout, Raphael Yakoby invents and releases Hpnotiq 2001 - Nick Storm joins with Raphael Yakoby and they begin selling Hpnotiq out of the back of their car in New York city2002 - The first music video featuring Hpnotiq debuts2003 - Heaven Hill Brands acquires Hpnotiq for between $20 and $60 Million2007 - Nick Storm leaves to assist with the launch of Ciroc Vodka2021 - Hpnotiq turns 20 years oldKey Cocktails:While Hpnotiq can be consumed on its own, even straight from the bottle, it owes early success to the cocktail below. The Incredible Hulk (Hpno & Cognac)2 oz. Hpnotiq2 oz. Hennessy CognacIcePour over ice and stir to see the transformation to green. Enjoy!References:Wikipedia article on HpnotiqDaily Press article from August 2003Interview with Raphael YakobyInterview with Nick StormInterview with Nick Storm discussing the Incredible HulkThe Spruce Eats article on HpnotiqHeaven Hill Acquisition articleWikipedia article on the Incredible HulkArticle on Tupac Shakur and Thug Passion, featuring AlizéWikipedia article on AlizéContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur